WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023

update- we are taking the baby TURKEY up to wildlife rescue now.
took a while to find a place- two places don't take turkeys. One didn't want to take it because it was found in another county but did end up taking it because the other places don't take non-native birds/animals.
Super nice up there.
They were happy to get it. They had a single baby turkey already and it needed a buddy so worked out. It was so cute and thought about keeping it but knew it wasn't the best for it and what would I do with a full grown turkey!!

Betsy - welcome home it sounds like a nice trip

Lisa - I’m always amazed about the differences in employment in the different areas. Im glad Corey will be taking some time.
Ewww - I would have run screaming in the house if I was met with that snake!

Barbie - I can get in and out of Costco rather quickly and inexpensively. DH and I went the other day and it was expensive.
I have been reading a lot, doing some soul searching and trying to decompress.
I heard a thing on the radio today about how stress affects our short term memory. This spoke quite loudly to me because I have found myself losing words in the middle of sentences, this can be reversed.
I too am limited in my flower knowledge.
What show did you and Jake finish? I’m looking for something.

Lanette - I need to get back in shape too, I am in the same situation as you. I know besides menopause the stress I’ve been under has affected me terribly.

Joy - it sounds like Lucy is settling in and starting to feel safe with you.

Allie - I understand why you told Seth’s parents about some of the things going on, I also understand why Carmine was so upset by it. Not only are you telling things that put them in a negative light, you also brought it to their safe place. They probably felt at peace there and now has to worry about being disliked, judged, etc.
That’s pretty tough for a kid to handle. My Mom did that to me once (something more minor) and from that point on I just didn’t tell her stuff that I didn’t want shared because I didn’t trust it wouldn’t go anywhere.

Flea - I hope your new meds work well for you.

All we can do is love our children and grandchildren for who they are, their lives are theirs to live.
I have always been careful with my words and imparting my beliefs on my girls, I wanted with them what I didn’t have with my parents. Honesty and a freedom to say what they think without fear of repercussions. Our youngest challenged us the most in keeping our mouths shut, but she is a beautiful woman with a beautiful life and she comes to us with everything. Her friends even do. It was worth the bruised tongue in the end.

Margaret - I am relatively new to gardening. I look for ones that require little care and maintenance because it’s not my favourite thing to do. We finally have some rain the last couple of days so I have not needed to lug the watering can outside 10 times in the evening. Your neighbours are very fortunate, maybe they can ask for some of your gardening knowledge to help them in the future.

Ginny - Genealogy is so much fun and such a rabbit hole. I have a whole chest full of stuff from my Dad’s fathers side and both of my Moms sides. I am missing anything on my husbands family and my Dad’s mom’s side.

Heather - have an amazing cruise! Can’t wait to hear all about it.

Flea - have a wonderful trip!

Terri - Well said

Rebecca - how sweet the great nieces spoiled you on your birthday.

Carol - I very rarely watch movies unless it’s animated or a feel good “based on a true story” or documentary type ones.
The last one I watched was Queenpins, I think there was some language in it though.
The one before that, also with language but I enjoyed more was The Hot Flashes both were on Amazon.

Annie - I need a sister challenge. Keep up the great work!

Had our eldest and her family out for supper tonight. It was nice

We are finally getting a nice steady rain. I hope it does a lot for the fires.

Tracey in Edmonton

Woke up at what I thought was the early dawn, with an anxiety attack. Did all the things, the breathing, body scan, visualisation etc. No success. Finally decided to read for a bit, thinking my night was over. It was 1.30! Nice surprise! I read until 3.00 and went back to sleep intil 6.30, when the butterflies woke me up again.
Here I am, ready for a cup of tea. I will do a short exercise session and my yoga stretches, as I don't want to seize up with tension. After only a few days of stress my body feels as if it's been through a war zone, so I really sympathise with those of you who are under a lot of stress. A couple of holidays in the past were made very difficult because my back seized up at the packing stage. Sometimes it disappeared miraculously on the plane, :laugh: but one or two times I didn't shake it off. I find this kind of holiday a lot less stressful, but I know that I have to be kind to myself.

The ship should have docked at Dover by now. I will look it up on my app..
Much love to all. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Listened to Dr Chatterjee this morning, with Dr Robert Kennedy, about anxiety. V good. Mine is linked to the OCD and perfectionism I had as a child, as a way of feeling safer if I had everything under control. Helpful.
We are now waiting for the taxi to arrive. I'm calming myself by thinking of Edie doing art with us. Happy memory.

Love Heather UK

Drew B's, a chihuahua Italian greyhound mix, her autoimmune condition now is affecting her platelets. They are very low. I am eliminating ginger and fish oil from her diet. They are blood thinners. I am boosting the super greens. Besides Kale I am adding a supergreen supplement and Vit C. Dogs do make their own Vit C but with her body under the stress it is with her condition she needs a boost. I will continue with mostly beef/bison/sardines and 10% liver and heart. Beef broth or goats milk as a topper. She will have a recheck in 2 months. If platelets are still low the next step is cortisone type medications.

I also have to be careful she does not get injured so no rough housing with other dogs. Her exercise needs to be moderate. I need to lead a low stress life, so she has a low stress life. Barbie you are my role model.

Neighbors should be home today and we did get a little rain last night. I will be glad not to be responsible for taking care of that newly planted garden.

We are enjoying fresh strawberries from son's house. I pick about a quart a day. Enough for the two of us with one or two for Drew.

My comment on the recent discussions is you cannot control the audience. All I can do is address my own reaction and give myself space to decide for myself what is an appropriate response.

I ask myself the following questions to start...
Is it Kind?
Is it True? If yes does saying it help the situation. Maybe best left unsaid.
Do I need to reframe my thoughts? Put it in perspective...
In case of conflict...What must be protected?...What must be restored?...Quote from Karen McLauren
One of my favorites that is not a question...Just because I see the hook does not mean I have to bite. I have said this to children and I ask them what happens to the fish if they bite.
Another quote I like...Between the stimulus and the response there is a space and what you do with that space can make all the difference. Stephen Covey wrote this quote at the beginning of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People...
As an adult I have learned that life is not fair even though we crave that it should be...

My son who died taught me the most important lesson of all just love and be kind...

Margaret

Carol The movie about Mr. Rogers Neighborhood with Tom Hanks is one of my favorite more recent movies. I did buy a copy of it.